Emma Thompson to Jessica Alba, celebs who fought Varicose veins; All about the condition

Varicose veins is a medical condition that impacts millions of people across globe, and re are several actors and popular celebrities that have fought it as well. Celebrities including Jessica Alba, Taapsee Pannu, Emma Thompson, Britney Spears and ors have spoken about it and proved that treatment of condition is possible. Here are some stars who dealt with varicose veins and all you need to know about condition.

Celebrities with varicose veins:

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba is one of celebrities who struggles with varicose veins, and although her condition is not severe, she takes precautions as it suns in her family. She told US Weekly that she travels with compression socks, which helps prevent varicose veins, as condition is genetic.

Emma Thompson

According to a blog by Monique Robinson,  Cruella actor underwent treatment for varicose veins in 2006 and revealed she used to wear long gowns to hide condition. After her procedure, she went back to wearing dresses, without worrying about her varicose veins.

Taapsee Pannu

Bollywood star Taapsee Pannu opened up about having varicose veins on her social media account and revealed she underwent surgery to have m removed. She n went back to working out and exercising only sic weeks after procedure.

Kristin Davis

 Sex and City star was rumoured to have condition when it was pointed out by publications online. She is said to have sought treatment for it in 2008.

Britney Spears

popular singer developed varicose veins at an early stage in her life. singer is mor of two children, and pregnancy is one of leing causes of condition. singer however sought treatment for it in 2012.

What are varicose veins?

When one has Varicose veins, y enlarged blue or purple veins on ir body, typically on ir legs and feet. exact cause of condition is not known, and it is usually benign. condition is also asymptomatic for some but can be extremely painful for ors. Those who experience pain and discomfort must visit a medical professional, as it hints at an underlying circulatory problem.

Here's what varicose veins look like

Causes of varicose veins

• As mentioned above, re is no one cause for medical condition. condition can creep up on people as y begin to age and grow older.
• Those who use tobacco products are also at a high risk of having varicose veins.
• Anor cause is genetics, as if condition runs in one's family, y will become more prone to developing it mselves.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may also be one of causes of people having varicose veins.
• Excess weight gain will also put pressure on blood vessels and cause one to develop condition.

Treatment for varicose veins

• Elevation of legs helps to reduce pressure on  veins and will also increase  blood flow in legs if raised over hip level.
• Wearing Elastic stockings or compression socks helps with discomfort and allows for an increase in blood flow.
• Injection rapy involves a medical professional injecting a solution into veins, which allows m to stick toger.
• Laser rapy can also be opted for, as it closes off any damaged veins.
• In vein surgery, veins are stripped, or tied off, to avoid m appearing again.

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